Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary (1998)

The Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary was produced in a limited run of 50 units in 1998. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002 cc and 5 valves per cylinder. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 12.0:1, and 4x38mm Mikuni carbs. The bike has maximum power of 105.7 kW / 145 hp at 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 109 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed with a final chain drive. The bike features two diagonal beams with rectangular cross-section in its frame and an aluminum swing arm. The front suspension has a telescopic fork with 51mm stanchions and rebound, compression, and preload adjustments. The rear suspension has a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load, and length adjustments. The front brakes have two 320mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 230mm disc. The bike has 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires. Its weight is 215 kg / 474 lbs when wet, and its fuel capacity is 15 liters / 4 gallons. Its average consumption is 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg, and its top speed is 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph. In the road test, the YB11 was compared to the CBR900RR Motoplus 1996.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary

Year: 1998
Production: 50 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1002 cc / 61.1 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4 x 38mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: Digital electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 105.7 kW / 145 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 97.7 kW / 131.hp @ 10100 rpm
Max Torque: 109 Nm /11 kgf-m / 80.4 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Two diagonal beams with a rectangular cross section. The swing arm is also made of aluminium.
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with 51 mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments
Rear Suspension: Single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load and length adjustments
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 183 kg / 403.4 lbs.
Wet Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4 gal.
Consumption Average: 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 37.1 m / 42.3 ft. / 121.7 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 m / 36.6 m / 42.3 ft. / 120.1 ft.
Top Speed: 10.4 sec / 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph
Road Test: YB11 vs CBR900RR Motoplus 1996